Aldec releases Xilinx-FPGA-based HES-7 ASIC prototyping board

I just heard from the guys and gals at Aldec that they've released the HES-7 -- their latest FPGA-based prototyping board leveraging the All Programmable Xilinx Virtex-7 FPGA.

By utilizing a high-density single or dual FPGA configuration, the HES-7 platform eliminates many prototyping issues regarding complicated FPGA partitioning strategies such as high power consumption and restricted I/O.

The HES-7 provides an affordable, flexible, and scalable prototyping platform allowing designers to verify their designs (up to 24 Million ASIC gates) more quickly with pre-existing FPGA synthesis tools.

Click Here for more information, about the HES-7 prototype system. Here you’ll find links to the resources below.

Node that registration is required for some of these resources, but the folks at Aldec say that registration is simple and provides access to all Aldec product downloads, technical documentation, webinars, and their support portal.

Registration Required (Download)

Joint Authored White Paper from Aldec and Xilinx

Technical Specification on the Board

No Registration Required (View/Download)

Datasheet

FAQ’s

AvailabilityAll configurations are shipping today and include a standard 12 month limited warranty.

Technical QuestionsThe folks from Aldec say that they have an application engineer standing by – all you have to do is register on their site and send all questions via the Aldec support portal (www.aldec.com/support).

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